Purpose and Significance
- The declaration aims to enable the residents and citizens of Ilocos Sur to fully participate in and enjoy the festivities commemorating the province's founding.
- Emphasizes the cultural and historical importance of the Kannawidan Festival as a provincial event deserving recognition and observance.
Authority for Declaration
- Issued by Lucas P. Bersamin, the Executive Secretary, under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
- Reflects the exercise of executive powers vested in the President for the declaration of special holidays or non-working days.
Scope and Applicability
- The special non-working day status applies exclusively within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Ilocos Sur.
- Other parts of the country are not affected by this proclamation in terms of non-working status on the said date.
Formalization and Authentication
- The proclamation was signed and sealed in Manila on December 27, 2023.
- The formalities ensure the legal validity and official nature of the declaration.
Legal Effects and Implementation
- As a special (non-working) day, local government offices, public institutions, and schools in Ilocos Sur are expected to observe a holiday on February 2, 2024.
- Employers and business establishments within the province are generally expected to grant a holiday to employees, with implications for wage payment governed by labor laws concerning special holidays.
- Encourages public participation and fosters communal celebration in line with national policies on cultural and historical commemorations.